Cleary's Fish
Field Report
Cleary’s Fish is a little-known cryptid from Ontario, Canada, described in scattered local tales as an unusually large, dark-scaled fish that lurks in Cleary’s Pond. Witnesses claim it surfaces at dawn or dusk, disturbing the water with heavy swirls before slipping away just as quickly. Unlike more dramatic lake monsters, Cleary’s Fish carries a quieter mythos, its legend mostly confined to whispered stories among anglers and lakeside families. Some attribute sightings to oversized pike or muskie that dwell in deeper pockets, while others spin it into a gentle cautionary tale for children to avoid wandering too close to the pond’s edge. Though no formal investigations or expeditions have sought it out, the creature serves as a subtle, localized mystery—an emblem of how even small, familiar waters can hold stories that stretch beyond simple explanations.
Classification
Type:Aquatic Cryptid
Location:Ireland, County Clare, River Fergus
Traits:Gigantic, bloated body, pale scales, black eyes, lazy swimmer
Threat Assessment
Danger Level: 2.3
First Reported: 1900s
Sightings: 3
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Behavioral Patterns
It floats near the surface with lazy flicks of its tail, nibbling at algae. When shadows pass overhead, it drifts deeper without hurry.
Folklore & Origins
Canadian fishing tales suggest a giant trout cursed by local tribes to devour smaller rivals.
Media Documentation
Appears only in sparse internet cryptid listings without primary sources or local news coverage. Lacks any documentation in scientific literature or serious media, suggesting it may be entirely anecdotal internet folklore.
Hoax Analysis
Cleary's Fish has no significant hoax claims but is often considered a local myth or misidentification rather than a subject of deliberate fraud.